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House music magazine from Chicago. We cover house, techno, deep house, soulful house, disco, synth and all forms of underground dance music. - https://5mag.net/
Next month US subscribers will be getting this email telling them Spotify is raising monthly subscription rates again to "keep delivering a great experience" 😂💰
January 15, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Next month US subscribers will be getting this email telling them Spotify is raising monthly subscription rates again to "keep delivering a great experience" 😂💰
Come early, come often: @smartbarchicago.com and @metrochicago.com are selling a multi-day pass to this weekend's blockbuster lineup of events
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January 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Come early, come often: @smartbarchicago.com and @metrochicago.com are selling a multi-day pass to this weekend's blockbuster lineup of events
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New: @bandcamp.com just banned AI generated music from their platform
Users are encouraged to flag music they suspect was generated via AI or relies heavily upon it for review:
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Users are encouraged to flag music they suspect was generated via AI or relies heavily upon it for review:
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Bandcamp bans AI generated music
Bandcamp users are encouraged to flag any music which appears to be AI generated.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:48 AM
New: @bandcamp.com just banned AI generated music from their platform
Users are encouraged to flag music they suspect was generated via AI or relies heavily upon it for review:
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Users are encouraged to flag music they suspect was generated via AI or relies heavily upon it for review:
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STOP and put this on!
120 minute house music workout from Detroit's DJ Cent in this week's 5 Mag RISE ☀️ mix
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120 minute house music workout from Detroit's DJ Cent in this week's 5 Mag RISE ☀️ mix
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January 13, 2026 at 12:08 AM
STOP and put this on!
120 minute house music workout from Detroit's DJ Cent in this week's 5 Mag RISE ☀️ mix
soundcloud.com/5magazine/dj...
120 minute house music workout from Detroit's DJ Cent in this week's 5 Mag RISE ☀️ mix
soundcloud.com/5magazine/dj...
Chicago house music legend Farley Jackmaster Funk recorded a new #ChicagoBears anthem called "We Are Da Bears" 👀
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'We Are Da Bears!': Chicago DJ Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk makes new anthem for Monsters of the Midway
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January 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Chicago house music legend Farley Jackmaster Funk recorded a new #ChicagoBears anthem called "We Are Da Bears" 👀
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Gluesticks & Glowsticks = electronic bliss
This is an amazing artifact of the early 1990s rave scene. A new book TRiP MAGAZEEN 1992-1994 reproduces every issue of a seminal Florida electronic music + rave zine and dives deep into an overlooked piece of dance music history.
This is an amazing artifact of the early 1990s rave scene. A new book TRiP MAGAZEEN 1992-1994 reproduces every issue of a seminal Florida electronic music + rave zine and dives deep into an overlooked piece of dance music history.
December 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Gluesticks & Glowsticks = electronic bliss
This is an amazing artifact of the early 1990s rave scene. A new book TRiP MAGAZEEN 1992-1994 reproduces every issue of a seminal Florida electronic music + rave zine and dives deep into an overlooked piece of dance music history.
This is an amazing artifact of the early 1990s rave scene. A new book TRiP MAGAZEEN 1992-1994 reproduces every issue of a seminal Florida electronic music + rave zine and dives deep into an overlooked piece of dance music history.
NEW: SoundCloud discloses site hack, member data theft and DOS attacks over the weekend:
December 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM
NEW: SoundCloud discloses site hack, member data theft and DOS attacks over the weekend:
Get happy 😀 cue'ing up a proper Chicago deep house set from the city's own DJ + producer TWAN for this week's 5 Mag RISE ☀️ mix
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Get happy 😀 cue'ing up a proper Chicago deep house set from the city's own DJ + producer TWAN for this week's 5 Mag RISE ☀️ mix
5 MAG PREMIERE: @richardearnshaw launches a new label ARTWORX with "Better For Me" — an irresistible soulful house jam featuring @SabrinaChyld 💎
December 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
5 MAG PREMIERE: @richardearnshaw launches a new label ARTWORX with "Better For Me" — an irresistible soulful house jam featuring @SabrinaChyld 💎
The critical eye of @haroldheath.bsky.social settles on the lush Balearica of La Torre Ibiza vol 5, "one of the better Ibiza compilations released in 2025" ✅
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The critical eye of @haroldheath.bsky.social settles on the lush Balearica of La Torre Ibiza vol 5, "one of the better Ibiza compilations released in 2025" ✅
Paxahau reveals the first 19 artists for Detroit’s Movement 2026 festival lineup
December 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Paxahau reveals the first 19 artists for Detroit’s Movement 2026 festival lineup
One of the most bootlegged records in dance music history gets an official release after the Rolling Stones clear a sample 25 years later
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Bootlegged no more: Rolling Stones clear sample for Fatboy Slim's "Satisfaction Skank" 25 years later
One of dance music's most ubiquitous bootlegs is finally getting an official release after Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones finally cleared a sample.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
One of the most bootlegged records in dance music history gets an official release after the Rolling Stones clear a sample 25 years later
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New Chicago house residency + day party starting up this month on the Southside 👀
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December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New Chicago house residency + day party starting up this month on the Southside 👀
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Fresh Meat: Veteran of Chicago House Music's golden age Jevon Jackson delivers two thumpin' tracks for Mazi's Fresh Meat Records 🥩🔪
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Jevon Jackson signs a two track EP to Chicago's Fresh Meat Records
Veteran of Chicago house's golden age Jevon Jackson is surfacing with two tracks of stripped down and manically addictive house music on Fade / Turnin' for Chicago's Fresh Meat Records label.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Fresh Meat: Veteran of Chicago House Music's golden age Jevon Jackson delivers two thumpin' tracks for Mazi's Fresh Meat Records 🥩🔪
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Congrats to Ron Trent for repping Chicago and Chicago house music at this year's Grammy Awards 👏
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November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Congrats to Ron Trent for repping Chicago and Chicago house music at this year's Grammy Awards 👏
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Friends are holding a memorial event for Mike Bledsoe, Chicago / San Francisco-based #housemusic DJ and promoter known for his Housebroken events and afterhours. Mike passed away last week at the age of 47.
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Friends hold memorial service for Chicago/SF DJ & promoter Mike Bledsoe - 5 Magazine
All are welcome to an event honoring and celebrating the life of Mike Bledsoe, the Chicago based DJ and promoter who passed away last week. Known for events in Chicago and San Francisco under the Hous...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Friends are holding a memorial event for Mike Bledsoe, Chicago / San Francisco-based #housemusic DJ and promoter known for his Housebroken events and afterhours. Mike passed away last week at the age of 47.
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The Legend of Paul Johnson:
5 Mag announces a special issue dedicated solely to the Chicago House Music icon. Coming this week.
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5 Mag announces a special issue dedicated solely to the Chicago House Music icon. Coming this week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqfL...
The Legend of Paul Johnson
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October 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Legend of Paul Johnson:
5 Mag announces a special issue dedicated solely to the Chicago House Music icon. Coming this week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqfL...
5 Mag announces a special issue dedicated solely to the Chicago House Music icon. Coming this week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqfL...
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New Gossip Wolf:
Lynyn on his new @sooperrecords.bsky.social album!
@troubleinmind.bsky.social says farewell!
@5mag.bsky.social celebrates 20 years!
@chrisdeville.bsky.social in conversation with @jackriedy.com!
A Kickstarter for a Lounge Ax doc!
Lynyn on his new @sooperrecords.bsky.social album!
@troubleinmind.bsky.social says farewell!
@5mag.bsky.social celebrates 20 years!
@chrisdeville.bsky.social in conversation with @jackriedy.com!
A Kickstarter for a Lounge Ax doc!
Lynyn lets his wild beats breathe on the new Ixona - Chicago Reader
Lynyn lets his wild beats breathe on the new Ixona, beloved indie label Trouble in Mind hangs it up, 5 Magazine celebrates 20 years, and more.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
New Gossip Wolf:
Lynyn on his new @sooperrecords.bsky.social album!
@troubleinmind.bsky.social says farewell!
@5mag.bsky.social celebrates 20 years!
@chrisdeville.bsky.social in conversation with @jackriedy.com!
A Kickstarter for a Lounge Ax doc!
Lynyn on his new @sooperrecords.bsky.social album!
@troubleinmind.bsky.social says farewell!
@5mag.bsky.social celebrates 20 years!
@chrisdeville.bsky.social in conversation with @jackriedy.com!
A Kickstarter for a Lounge Ax doc!
NEW MUSIC: Byron Stingily and Ten City introduce the next generation for the legendary Chicago house group with their electrifying new album ⤵️
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House Again: Ten City introduces The Next Generation
The new album from Ten City opens a new chapter in the original house band's four decade history.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
NEW MUSIC: Byron Stingily and Ten City introduce the next generation for the legendary Chicago house group with their electrifying new album ⤵️
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Before leaving, Ron Carroll blessed us with this disco house gem 💎✨
This was scheduled to be posted on Monday. Instead, we learned that Ron Carroll had passed. I think all the producers and Salted would agree this makes for a fitting tribute, not least of all because it's called CAN'T STOP ✊
This was scheduled to be posted on Monday. Instead, we learned that Ron Carroll had passed. I think all the producers and Salted would agree this makes for a fitting tribute, not least of all because it's called CAN'T STOP ✊
September 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Before leaving, Ron Carroll blessed us with this disco house gem 💎✨
This was scheduled to be posted on Monday. Instead, we learned that Ron Carroll had passed. I think all the producers and Salted would agree this makes for a fitting tribute, not least of all because it's called CAN'T STOP ✊
This was scheduled to be posted on Monday. Instead, we learned that Ron Carroll had passed. I think all the producers and Salted would agree this makes for a fitting tribute, not least of all because it's called CAN'T STOP ✊
We are mourning today for one of the shooting stars of Chicago house music, whose legacy is a stack of records as high as your neck but also the uncounted but vast numbers of DJs, vocalists and producers that Ron Carroll put on stage and advocated for.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We are mourning today for one of the shooting stars of Chicago house music, whose legacy is a stack of records as high as your neck but also the uncounted but vast numbers of DJs, vocalists and producers that Ron Carroll put on stage and advocated for.
5mag.us/roncarroll
5mag.us/roncarroll
221 issues. Thousands of artists. Countless stories, mixes & memories
🌟 20 Years of 5 Magazine 🌟
We’ve come a long way, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU – the readers, the artists, the visionaries, the community.
Some of the DJs we’ve featured over the years send their love ❤️
🌟 20 Years of 5 Magazine 🌟
We’ve come a long way, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU – the readers, the artists, the visionaries, the community.
Some of the DJs we’ve featured over the years send their love ❤️
September 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
221 issues. Thousands of artists. Countless stories, mixes & memories
🌟 20 Years of 5 Magazine 🌟
We’ve come a long way, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU – the readers, the artists, the visionaries, the community.
Some of the DJs we’ve featured over the years send their love ❤️
🌟 20 Years of 5 Magazine 🌟
We’ve come a long way, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU – the readers, the artists, the visionaries, the community.
Some of the DJs we’ve featured over the years send their love ❤️
NEW: The FTC just filed suit against Ticketmaster & Live Nation AGAIN, claiming the ticket monopoly engaged in illegal and deceptive practices by funneling tickets to brokers and middlemen.
September 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
NEW: The FTC just filed suit against Ticketmaster & Live Nation AGAIN, claiming the ticket monopoly engaged in illegal and deceptive practices by funneling tickets to brokers and middlemen.
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Lovely gear, nice to see an Isolée remix out in the wild these days too
New Review: Ornaments releases some beautiful music, most of it deep, some of it dub, and some of it ambient, or downtempo, or with a generally chill sort of vibe. Lesterr's 2 Jahre Dazwischen contains just about all of it.
2 Jahre Dazwischen: Nodding melancholica from Lesterr
Ornaments releases some beautiful music, most of it deep, some of it dub, and some of it ambient, or downtempo, or with a generally chill sort of vibe. 2 Jahre Dazwischen by Lesterr contains just…
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September 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Lovely gear, nice to see an Isolée remix out in the wild these days too